Sunday, November 21, 2010

Memali - Which version is true?


I have spent a few hours watching an independent documentary of Memali tragedy entitled Al Fatihah Memali. That was months ago, while I was preparing for my finals. And just now I dropped by on a blog, claiming that it covers the true version of the story (ref: menyingkap perkara yang sebenar). You can read here. Again, with some of spices added here and there, the story can be said pretty much more less the same as Al Fatihah Memali covered. Just that the blog contains more stories ( I am not convinced to say that it consists of more precise story).



I had an opportunity to meet a police officer who involved in Memali tragedy. Perhaps not directly involved, when he was in charge of the command center instead of 'turun padang'. Here is the other side of the story:

The police force was to capture Ustaz Ibrahim Libya. From the source, it's true that the police force released shots to the villagers. But that was for defense purpose - where the police force member was down. The shot was first started by the villagers themselves.

The question might be in your mind now - how could the villagers, which are always claimed as weak and innocent - might own weapons and released shots to the officers? Well I have no idea either. But to think of it, there is no reason for police force to bring over 'kereta perisai' and armors if there are no threat.

The police officer whom I interviewed visited the tragedy site. From his own eyes, he witnessed the body of Ustaz Ibrahim Libya laying on the floor. He looked calm and peaceful. May Allah bless him.

Honestly I do not know the truth. I am confused. And I am hoping to know the truth.

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